US equity-index futures climbed and the dollar edged lower after President Donald Trump said he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, spurring cautious optimism among investors. Contracts for the S&P 500 Index gained 0.6% and those for the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index climbed 0.7% on hopes that easing hostilities will lower oil prices and support economic growth. The underlying gauges declined for a second consecutive day Tuesday amid concerns about US-Iran talks. Helping sentiment, the dollar — the haven of choice during the conflict — weakened amid hopes of de-escalation. crude benchmark Brent fluctuated around $98 a barrel. Stocks in Asia edged lower as investors grappled with how long the Middle East conflict may continue. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slipped 0.4%, while technology shares outperformed. Trump said he would extend the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, blaming the collapse of negotiations on what he called a “seriously fractured” leadership structure in Tehran. The US would hold off on fresh attacks but maintain its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping remains heavily disrupted.
While global equities have recouped war-driven losses and crude oil has pared risk premiums, markets remain caught between cautious optimism and renewed concern over the Middle East. One bright spot has been the revival of the artificial intelligence trade, lifting chipmakers and pushing equity benchmarks in South Korea and Taiwan to new highs. Vice President JD Vance had been due to travel to Pakistan to resume talks with Iran, but representatives from Tehran refused to attend, citing what they said were unreasonable US demands. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said there is currently no prospect of Iran participating in negotiations. Trump’s announcement struck a markedly different tone from his earlier comments. In a telephone interview Monday, Trump said it was “highly unlikely that I’d extend” the cessation of hostilities if no deal was reached. In other corners of the market, gold rose 0.7% to about $4,750 an ounce, while silver gained 1.4% to $77.84 an ounce. Earlier, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index rose 0.5%, matching its longest streak of gains on record. Treasuries held their losses from the US session, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year little changed at 4.29%. Shares of major Chinese tech firms including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and JD.com fell in Hong Kong on concerns over their near-term profitability due to regulatory pressure and a lack of clear catalysts to support their leadership in the nation’s AI race. Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to lead the central bank, said the Federal Reserve needs a new framework for dealing with persistent inflation, without offering specifics. He also said the US president has not asked him to commit to making certain rate decisions. US After Hours MANH +9.1%, MCRI +3.6%, PEGA +2.9% higher on earnings; GTLB +5.1% on deeper integration with AWS; SON -8.6%, CYH -8.1%, CALX -5% lower on earnings.
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